Michael Trigg

NFL Draft Profile: Michael Trigg

Position: Tight End | School: Baylor (via Ole Miss & USC) | Class: Redshirt Senior

Height: 6'4" | Weight: 245 lbs | Archetype: Receiving / Hybrid

College Career Summary

Michael Trigg entered the collegiate ranks as one of the most highly touted tight end prospects in the country, a dual-sport star with elite basketball bounce. After flashes of brilliance at USC and Ole Miss were hampered by inconsistency and coaching changes, Trigg found his home at Baylor.

The 2025 season was Trigg’s definitive "coming out party." He shattered Baylor’s single-season tight end records, earning Second-Team All-America honors from The Sporting News and becoming a John Mackey Award finalist. He evolved from a "project athlete" into a polished, high-volume receiving weapon who dominated the intermediate middle of the field. His career culminated in being the most decorated tight end in Baylor history, having racked up 1,418 career yards and 14 TDs across three major programs.

2025 Regular Season Stats

• Receptions: 50 | Receiving Yards: 694 | TDs: 6

• Average: 13.9 YPC | Long: 42 | 1st Downs: 30

• Drops: 4 (Significant improvement in concentration compared to previous years).

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rec/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Tarleton St	2 / 33 / 1	B+	Immediate impact; physical score in the red zone.
2	@ Utah	4 / 27 / 0	B-	Gritty performance against a top-tier physical defense.
3	vs Air Force	4 / 49 / 0	B	Controlled the seam; reliable on third-down conversions.
4	@ Arizona State	4 / 52 / 1	A-	Showcased "steel trap" hands on a contested TD grab.
5	@ Iowa State	6 / 61 / 1	A	Found soft spots in zone all day; elite hip flexibility.
6	vs Kansas State	8 / 155 / 1	A+	The Apex. Broke BU's single-game TE record; one-handed catch of the year candidate.
8	vs Oklahoma State	2 / 38 / 0	B	Limited targets but made a crucial 38-yard explosive gain.
9	vs TCU	5 / 51 / 1	A-	Rivalry game hero; dominated as a "Power Slot" mismatch.
11	@ West Virginia	3 / 21 / 0	C+	Quiet afternoon; struggled slightly with heavy press at the line.
12	@ Houston	4 / 96 / 1	A	High efficiency; averaged 24 yards per catch; 1 TD.
13	vs Kansas	4 / 11 / 0	D+	Worst Game. Stifled by creative bracket coverage; 1 drop.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 84/100

• Leadership: Developed into a locker room leader at Baylor; earlier career had "distraction" labels that he has largely shed.

• Mental Toughness: High; navigated two transfers and emerged as an All-American in his final stop.

• Competitor: Fierce on the ball; plays with a "basketball rebounder" mentality in the air.

• Team Player: Praised by Baylor staff for his buy-in on special teams and blocking.

• Star Power: High; his 2025 highlight reel is as good as any TE in the class.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 92/100

• Height/Weight: 6'4", 245 lbs. (Meets target height; slightly under weight benchmark for traditional Y-TE).

• Stamina: Exceptional; capable of running vertical stems late in the 4th quarter.

• Durability: Played 11+ games in consecutive years (2024-2025).

• Injury History: Mostly medically clean; missed some time at Ole Miss with minor ailments.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 89/100

• Catching: Elite. Natural hands; can pluck the ball in full stride or adjust to low throws.

• Route Running: Deceptive twitch; varies tempo well to set up defenders in the slot.

• Strength: Good functional strength after the catch; uses a stiff arm effectively.

• Blocking: Average/Willing. Has the frame to be effective but technique needs pro-level refinement.

• Release: Explosive; uses a wide receiver's release package to "stack" linebackers.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Speed: 4.68 (Estimated). Excellent long speed for his size.

• Agility: Strength. Basketball background shows in his ability to stop/start.

• Jumping: Elite. High vertical; consistently wins 50/50 "above the rim" balls.

• Acceleration: Reaches top speed quickly; creates immediate pressure on the seam.

• Break Tackle: Physical runner; difficult to bring down with solo arm tackles.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 91/100

• Awareness: High; understands how to settle between zones and sit in windows.

NFL Scouting Report

• Strengths: Prototypical "Flex" weapon with elite ball skills; exceptional body control in the air; mismatch nightmare for traditional LBs; high-volume production in a Power 4 conference; "Steel trap" hands.

• Weaknesses: Lacks the "mauler" mentality for in-line blocking; frame is a bit lean for a traditional Y-TE role; history of multiple transfers may lead to character vetting by some teams.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal "F" Tight End or Power Slot in a modern 11-personnel system (e.g., Dolphins, Rams, Eagles).

• NFL Comparison: Sam LaPorta / David Njoku.

Scout's Final Word

"Michael Trigg is the ultimate gamble with a massive payout. In 2025, he proved he can be a focal point of an offense and a nightmare for defensive coordinators. He isn't a traditional 'hand-in-the-dirt' blocker, but in a league where TEs are essentially big WRs, Trigg is a blue-chip asset. If he lights up the Senior Bowl, he’s a Day 2 lock. Draft Projection: Round 2–3."